PLANO, Texas, Feb. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Siemens PLM Software, a
business unit of Siemens Industry Automation Division and a leading global
provider of product lifecycle management (PLM) software and services, today
announced a new interactive tool that enables users to create their own 3-D
Razor Scooter in Second Life. The tool is easy to use like Siemens PLM
Software's Solid Edge(R) software and meant to expose Second Life residents
to the possibilities of CAD software.
(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070904/SIEMENSLOGO )
Second Life is a 3D virtual world with more than 12 million residents
from over 100 countries. Siemens PLM Software was the first pure-play PLM
company to establish a presence in Second Life and uses its island to
collaborate with customers and partners to test ways virtual worlds could
be leveraged for next generation computer-aided design. Virtual worlds give
consumer product designers the ability to test designs with end consumers
in real-time.
In the real world, Siemens PLM Software hosts "test drive" Solid Edge
seminars to illustrate how easy the software is to use. Solid Edge is a
powerful hybrid 2D/3D design system and a core component of the Velocity
Series(TM) portfolio. In the virtual world, the new interactive tool
provides companies a glimpse into the use of 3-D modeling software in
product development. A transparent screen guides Second Life residents to
click through a range of selections to create a custom-built scooter in
less than a minute.
"In our industry it's important to be able to vet out design ideas as
quickly as possible," says Bob Hadley, product development manager,
Razor(R). "In the real-world, with Solid Edge, we're able to introduce at
least two or three times as many new products each year as we could
previously. To compete in our industry, that's essential. Siemens PLM
Software is taking this to the next level by integrating real-world design
experiences in virtual worlds."
According to a recent report, "Getting Real Work Done In Virtual
Worlds," Forrester Research, Inc., Jan. 7, 2008, "Virtual worlds like
Second Life ... are on the brink of becoming valuable work tools ... " The
report notes that virtual worlds have advantages over other approaches to
communication and collaboration. One example is "they allow people to work
with and share digital 3-D models of physical or theoretical objects. Many
disciplines rely on 3-D models and designs: Surgeons, architects,
engineers, and product designers all use CAD models or sophisticated
visualization systems to explore and create complex real-world objects ...
You can release near-final designs to a limited external group of users and
solicit feedback before starting fabrication." The report predicts that
within five years, the 3-D Internet will be as important for work as the
Web is today.
"This new tool is a great example of how companies can use some of the
unique characteristics of the Second Life platform to create interactive
experiences for their products," said Chris Kelley, vice president,
Platforms and Partners, Siemens PLM Software. "Our goal in Second Life
continues to be to find new ways to collaborate with our customers and
partners in an effort to provide a more immersive way to experience our
software. The user experience in Second Life is based upon our successful
Solid Edge Dare to Compare Test Drive events where you learn first-hand how
easy it is to use Solid Edge compared to competitive products."
In the real world, Solid Edge Dare to Compare Test Drive events guide
users through key stages of 3D design: part modeling, sheet metal, assembly
creation, drafting and documentation, plus analysis and full motion
simulation.
To reach the Siemens Innovation Connection on Second Life, visit
www.siemens.com/plm/secondlife. To attend a real-world Solid Edge Dare to
Compare Test Drive, visit www.siemens.com/plm/daretocompare.
About Siemens PLM Software
Siemens PLM Software, a business unit of the Siemens Industry
Automation Division, is a leading global provider of product lifecycle
management (PLM) software and services with 4.6 million licensed seats and
51,000 customers worldwide. Headquartered in Plano, Texas, Siemens PLM
Software's open enterprise solutions enable a world where organizations and
their partners collaborate through Global Innovation Networks to deliver
world-class products and services. For more information on Siemens PLM
Software products and services, visit www.siemens.com/plm.
About Siemens Industry Automation Division
The Siemens Industry Automation Division (Nuremberg), a division of
Siemens Industry Sector, is worldwide leading in the fields of automation
systems, low-voltage switchgear and industrial software. Its portfolio
ranges from standard products for the manufacturing and process industry to
solutions for whole industries and systems that encompass the automation of
entire automobile production facilities and chemical plants. As a leading
software supplier, Industry Automation optimizes the entire value added
chain of manufacturers -- from product design and development to
production, sales and a wide range of maintenance services.
Note: Siemens and the Siemens logo are registered trademarks of Siemens
AG. Solid Edge and Velocity Series are trademarks or registered trademarks
of Siemens Product Lifecycle Management Software Inc. or its subsidiaries
in the United States and in other countries. All other trademarks,
registered trademarks or service marks belong to their respective holders.

SOURCE Siemens PLM Software

PLANO, Texas, Feb. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Siemens PLM Software, a
business unit of Siemens Industry Automation Division and a leading global
provider of product lifecycle management (PLM) software and services, today
announced a new interactive tool that enables users to create their own 3-D
Razor Scooter in Second Life. The tool is easy to use like Siemens PLM
Software's Solid Edge(R) software and meant to expose Second Life residents
to the possibilities of CAD software.
(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070904/SIEMENSLOGO )
Second Life is a 3D virtual world with more than 12 million residents
from over 100 countries. Siemens PLM Software was the first pure-play PLM
company to establish a presence in Second Life and uses its island to
collaborate with customers and partners to test ways virtual worlds could
be leveraged for next generation computer-aided design. Virtual worlds give
consumer product designers the ability to test designs with end consumers
in real-time.
In the real world, Siemens PLM Software hosts "test drive" Solid Edge
seminars to illustrate how easy the software is to use. Solid Edge is a
powerful hybrid 2D/3D design system and a core component of the Velocity
Series(TM) portfolio. In the virtual world, the new interactive tool
provides companies a glimpse into the use of 3-D modeling software in
product development. A transparent screen guides Second Life residents to
click through a range of selections to create a custom-built scooter in
less than a minute.
"In our industry it's important to be able to vet out design ideas as
quickly as possible," says Bob Hadley, product development manager,
Razor(R). "In the real-world, with Solid Edge, we're able to introduce at
least two or three times as many new products each year as we could
previously. To compete in our industry, that's essential. Siemens PLM
Software is taking this to the next level by integrating real-world design
experiences in virtual worlds."
According to a recent report, "Getting Real Work Done In Virtual
Worlds," Forrester Research, Inc., Jan. 7, 2008, "Virtual worlds like
Second Life ... are on the brink of becoming valuable work tools ... " The
report notes that virtual worlds have advantages over other approaches to
communication and collaboration. One example is "they allow people to work
with and share digital 3-D models of physical or theoretical objects. Many
disciplines rely on 3-D models and designs: Surgeons, architects,
engineers, and product designers all use CAD models or sophisticated
visualization systems to explore and create complex real-world objects ...
You can release near-final designs to a limited external group of users and
solicit feedback before starting fabrication." The report predicts that
within five years, the 3-D Internet will be as important for work as the
Web is today.
"This new tool is a great example of how companies can use some of the
unique characteristics of the Second Life platform to create interactive
experiences for their products," said Chris Kelley, vice president,
Platforms and Partners, Siemens PLM Software. "Our goal in Second Life
continues to be to find new ways to collaborate with our customers and
partners in an effort to provide a more immersive way to experience our
software. The user experience in Second Life is based upon our successful
Solid Edge Dare to Compare Test Drive events where you learn first-hand how
easy it is to use Solid Edge compared to competitive products."
In the real world, Solid Edge Dare to Compare Test Drive events guide
users through key stages of 3D design: part modeling, sheet metal, assembly
creation, drafting and documentation, plus analysis and full motion
simulation.
To reach the Siemens Innovation Connection on Second Life, visit
www.siemens.com/plm/secondlife. To attend a real-world Solid Edge Dare to
Compare Test Drive, visit www.siemens.com/plm/daretocompare.
About Siemens PLM Software
Siemens PLM Software, a business unit of the Siemens Industry
Automation Division, is a leading global provider of product lifecycle
management (PLM) software and services with 4.6 million licensed seats and
51,000 customers worldwide. Headquartered in Plano, Texas, Siemens PLM
Software's open enterprise solutions enable a world where organizations and
their partners collaborate through Global Innovation Networks to deliver
world-class products and services. For more information on Siemens PLM
Software products and services, visit www.siemens.com/plm.
About Siemens Industry Automation Division
The Siemens Industry Automation Division (Nuremberg), a division of
Siemens Industry Sector, is worldwide leading in the fields of automation
systems, low-voltage switchgear and industrial software. Its portfolio
ranges from standard products for the manufacturing and process industry to
solutions for whole industries and systems that encompass the automation of
entire automobile production facilities and chemical plants. As a leading
software supplier, Industry Automation optimizes the entire value added
chain of manufacturers -- from product design and development to
production, sales and a wide range of maintenance services.
Note: Siemens and the Siemens logo are registered trademarks of Siemens
AG. Solid Edge and Velocity Series are trademarks or registered trademarks
of Siemens Product Lifecycle Management Software Inc. or its subsidiaries
in the United States and in other countries. All other trademarks,
registered trademarks or service marks belong to their respective holders.
SOURCE Siemens PLM Software